Yemeni defense ministry: Houthis target Aden with ballistic missiles
Yemen's defense ministry says Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles at Aden, warning the attack threatens civilians and holding the group responsible for escalation.
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AIYemen's Ministry of Defense announced that the Houthi group targeted the interim capital, Aden, with ballistic missiles in an attack it said endangered civilians and civil infrastructure, holding the group responsible for the consequences of this escalation.
In a statement on Friday, Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Colonel Majed Al-Nazili described the attack as a dangerous escalation that threatens the safety and security of residents. He affirmed that government forces continue to carry out Operation "Dawn of Yemen" and are taking necessary measures to address sources of threat.
Al-Nazili accused the Houthi group of resorting to targeting cities and vital facilities whenever it suffers losses on the battlefield, holding it responsible for any repercussions resulting from the attack on Aden.